Terminating the lease immediately.

[Chinmay J.]

This is for a property that is rented out in Virginia (Loudoun County).  I represented a landlord a few months ago to rent out his rambler.  Turns out after about a month of the tenants living in the property, they complained about their rug being soaked in water. and water on the kitchen and bedroom floor. The landlord stopped by and noticed that there was indeed water. There is no damage to the property.  A licensed plumber was dispatched, who couldn't find anything wrong the property or locate the source of the water. The plumber said that he may have to open the plumbing to see what's going on under the hood. 

Trusting the tenants at their word that this is a legitimate leak somewhere in the property, and not some shenanigans, does the landlord have the right to immediately cancel the lease, and perhaps pay them the balance on days remaining (lease is month to month) stating the reason that should flooding occur again, the premises are potentially unlivable.  Its a very small place. About 900 sq feet. So there are no other bedrooms and bathrooms. Just 1 bedroom, 1 bath and kitchen area.  If the landlord does cancel the lease immediately, does he have to provide them with living accommodations?